Children's · Historical · Middle grade
Number the Stars
In German-occupied Copenhagen in 1943, ten-year-old Annemarie helps her family hide her Jewish friend Ellen as the Danish resistance works to smuggle Jews to safety.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1989
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 137
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a gentle but moving introduction to the Holocaust for younger readers.
Skip this if you want a graphic or in-depth account of the war.
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- What is Number the Stars about?
- In German-occupied Copenhagen in 1943, ten-year-old Annemarie helps her family hide her Jewish friend Ellen as the Danish resistance works to smuggle Jews to safety.
- Who should read Number the Stars?
- Read it if you want a gentle but moving introduction to the Holocaust for younger readers. Skip it if you want a graphic or in-depth account of the war.
- How long and how fast is Number the Stars?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 137 pages, first published in 1989.
- Does Number the Stars have content warnings?
- Content we flag: War, Death.
- Can I borrow Number the Stars for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Number the Stars; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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